Feed Cycle Script

[Bemmer]

Hi,
I would like to set up my state to shut off the pump and the 4-way OM unit on my closed loop during the feed cycle. I would also like to shut off my return pump as well. So that would be two pumps and a wave motion device during the feeding cycle.

My names are:
BAR= Barracuda Pump
4OM= 4-way OM
DAR= Dart Pump

I am reading in the manual pg 44 the script.

I understand the script state for the time and the feed cycle but
I don't understand what "OSC 20/10 ON/OFF Then PM2% ON" means. And what is the % symbol for in the pump code?

Thanks for your help.

Rebecca

 

[Aquaduck]

You don't need "OSC 20/10 ON/OFF Then PM2% ON" if you are not using an alternating on/off pump defined as PM2.

For your feed mode to work program it as follows:

If Time >00:00 Then BAR = ON
If Time >00:00 Then 4OM = ON
If Time >00:00 Then DAR = ON
If Feed cycle Then BAR = OFF
If Feed cycle Then 4OM = OFF
If Feed cycle Then DAR = OFF

The If Time statement is needed to ensure those devices are always ON unless the feed mode has been activated.

Don't forget to set your Feed Mode time to your liking. Go into SETUP, TIMER SETUP, Feed Interval setting.

You don't need to shut off the 4-way but it's up to you. I don't shut mine off.

That should do it.

 

[Bemmer]

Aquaduck,
Thank you for your response. Glad to know that I don't need the OSC statement. Although, I guess I am alittle confused as to why you would want to use an alternating on/off pump? Just curious if that can be elaborated on by you or someone else. Thanks.

You are probably right, I don't need to turn the OM unit on and off. More wear and tear on the motor if I do. Thanks for your help.

 

[Aquaduck]

The OSC command is useful for in tank power heads to act as a wave timer or it can be used for keeping Kalkwasser mixed in a reactor, etc.

Glad to be of help.

 

[tonga_man]

Re: Feed Cycle Script

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7380531#post7380531 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bemmer
And what is the % symbol for in the pump code?

Thanks for your help.

Rebecca

The % symbol lets the controller know you want the pump symbol displayed on the controller for this particular timer.
% is typically used for pumps, ^ for heaters or chillers, $ for other devices such as C02 and * for lights.

 

[Bemmer]

Tonga_Man,
The symbols on the controller are different than what you described above. I am assuming that is the case because there is no symbol on a keyboard for the "hook-looking" thing that is on the controller for the pump. Is that right? I just looked at the controller and when I attempted to modify a name on the pump, there is no $ symbol. Only the four symbols shown in the manual for lights, heater/chiller, pumps/powerheads and other controlled devices, which is the open or closed square box.

Also, the main run page shows all these different symbols but how do I recognize the metal halide lights from the actinic lights if all it shows is the on/off light symbol?

Sorry for any confusion this posting may cause. Please help me understand this better so I can be sure I am programming and reading the controller correctly. Thanks to you or anyone else that would like to comment on my questions.

Thank you.